Winter means the same thing to me as it does to any self-respecting foodie. Curries. Stews. Soup. Hot bread. Pasta. Pies. Mashed potato. Risotto. Porridge. Hot chocolate.

For me it also means Grappa. Now, I can happily enjoy a grappa to end any good meal, but there’s something extra special about the warmth it brings you on a miserable and wet evening. It really is perfect for the colder weather.